ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The 26th annual Chili Cook-off will return to Downtown Ithaca on Saturday, March 2nd from noon until 4 pm. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance says over 40 Restaurants, drinks, chili-inspired snacks, breweries, cideries and wineries will be available.

At the annual event, chili lovers will be battling it out for titles such as Best Meat Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili, or Vegan Chili, and the People's Choice for the Best Chili in all of Ithaca, New York. 

To skip the line and chili cook-off rush click here to buy your tickets. The event will take place in the Ithaca Commons located at 171 E. M.L.K Jr. St, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850.